Kurti Kraze

Kurtis are a wardrobe must-have for Indian girls. They are appropriate for almost every occasion. You can wear them to college, work and for festive occasions as well. Here are a few tips for styling your favorite kurti…

The desi girl look

Pair your kurti with a salwar or churidar and a dupatta for the traditional salwar kameez or churidar look. Add a few bangles and big, bold, statement earrings and you’re good to go.

The college girl look

Dupattas can get pretty fussy if you have to drive a bike or carry a heavy bag. For college, it's best to pair your kurti with some contrasting leggings. They're super comfortable and look chic on everybody. Pair printed leggings with solid colored kurtis.

To vary your looks, get different styles of kurtis. Get some short ones, some long ones, collared and button-downs for unique outfits. Pair these with jhumkis and bracelets. Add a pair of wedges or stylish mojadis(balle flats style ethnic footwear) to complete the look.

The Indo-western look

You can wear this look to college or work or even while going out. It's fun, comes with minimal fuss and won't ever go out of style. You can mix it up and work with what looks good on you.

1. Pair a short or tunic style kurti with skinny or straight leg jeans. Wear a dark wash denim with lighter kurtis and light wash denim with darker kurtis. You can experiment with distressed and ripped jeans, but I would recommend staying away from printed jeans. Still, if you like the look, go for it!
2. Pair your mid-length kurtis with jeggings for a cooler, relaxed look. Add some printed jackets to give your outfit something extra.
3. Pair long and asymmetric kurtis with wide-legged pants or palazzos. Add a statement necklace and high heels. If you don’t like palazzos, cigarette pants also work well.
4. Wear long kurtis with a maxi skirt for the ultimate fusion look. Make sure there aren't too many clashing prints though.

The festive look

For festivals or special occasions, wear your salwar kameez set with heavy jewelry. Opt for dupattas with stone work or intricate beading. Add some traditional bangles, a cute potli bag, heels and you're all set! Festivals are the perfect time to go bold with colors. Reds, oranges, fuscias are all apt for these ocassions.

So go ahead and rock that kurti girl!

Denim Daze

If you are a denim lover like me, you can never have enough pairs of jeans. But if you don’t want the same look day after day, try some different styles of denim. There's loads to choose from.

Straight leg jeans

These are my favorite kind of jeans. They look flattering on all body types and I feel they make my legs look slimmer. They're fitted throughout, but not clingy like skinny jeans.

Pair them with pretty floral or lace tops for a girly look. For an edgier vibe, wear them with a tank top and a structured jacket or blazer.

Skinny jeans

These are probably the most popular denims right now. They are very fitted and taper off below the knees giving you a close fit. Wear them with slightly longer, loose tops for a balanced look.

Get some of these in different washes. I love the darker palettes myself; they have a cool feel to them.

Boot cut or flared jeans

These jeans are fitted down to the knee and flare out below creating a bell shape which is why they're also called bell bottoms. They look great on taller girls, but you can still pull them off if you aren't that tall. You just need to find the perfect pair.

Wear these with fitted tops, tucked in button-downs and add a belt to emphasize your waist.

Boyfriend jeans

If you're looking for a super comfy, slouchy and relaxed look, these are the jeans for you. They're pretty much baggy throughout and excellent for long road trips where you want to be comfortable.

You would think it would be better to wear them with fitted tops, but whatever celebrity looks I've seen, they're always paired with loose sweaters or tops. It seems to work somehow. Roll them up at the cuffs, add some ankle boots and you're good to go.

Jeggings

Jeggings are so in right now and I can see why. The dressiness of jeans with the comfort of leggings? Um, yes please! Be sure to pair them with tops that reach mid-thigh for a polished look. Pair them with knee high boots and a long cardigan for cooler days.

You can also wear these with kurtis and some wedges or heels.

Ripped or distressed denim

To stand out from the sea of denim wearers, get yourself some ripped or distressed denims or do it yourself! If you have a really old pair of jeans lying around, give it a makeover using some scissors or sandpaper.

Colored and printed jeans

Bright neon denims aren't everyone's cup of tea. But if you want to experiment, you can start off with printed jeans with small pops of color. For colored jeans, I think red, maroon and purple are good colors to stick to.

You need to co-ordinate your tops with colored jeans though. Neutrals like black, white, grey, cream and camel will work with any color. Other color combinations can be tricky, so you may have a few trial and errors. But where's the fun if you don’t take risks?

For a girly touch, try floral print denims. Pair them with solid tops and a string necklace for a cute brunch/lunch outfit. Flower power!